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USDA Rabies Program Starts Monday

September 20, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the USDA that beginning on Monday, September 26, through October 22, they will be performing rabies vaccination throughout Hamilton County and the surrounding counties for raccoons. The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health inspection Service, Wildlife Services (USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services), and the Tennessee Department of […]

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National Falls Prevention Awareness Day – FREE Health & Safety Event

September 20, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injury for people age 65 and older, but they do not have to be an inevitable part of aging. This year’s Falls Prevention Awareness Day will give older adults and families the resources they need to feel safe and healthy. The public is invited to the […]

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Catholic Edges Christian Heritage to Keep Streak Alive

September 16, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Catholic win streak continued Thursday night by the slimmest of margins.  Catholic upended Christian Heritage 6-0 in a slug-fest, providing the Rams their 23rd consecutive victory.  The contest featured two solid middle school programs enjoying great seasons. Both teams were undefeated entering the game.  While Catholic (6-0) out-gained Heritage by a wide margin, the […]

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ER Edges Tyner in Girls’ Soccer

September 14, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

East Ridge downed Tyner, 2-0, Tuesday in a District 6 A/AA girls’ soccer match at Camp Jordan. Serena Smith scored bother goals for the Lady Pioneers, now 4-0 in district play and 4-2 overall on the year. Kendall Record and Sarah Hudgens were credited with assists. East Ridge out-shot Tyner, 15-4.        

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Miss Food City Pageant

September 12, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Abingdon, VA  – Held at the beautiful Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region.  Co-sponsored by WXBQ 96.9 FM – 24 Carrot Country, the pageant will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016.  Miss Food City 2017 […]

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Health Department Urges Residents to Plan & Prepare for Emergencies

September 12, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Today our region faces a number of natural and man-made threats such as flooding, tornadoes, and acts of terrorism. In observance of September being National Preparedness Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department recommends that residents take action now to prepare for these potential events. “The anniversary of September 11th and the recent flooding in Louisiana […]

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Catholic Dominates Lookout Valley

September 9, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic defeated Lookout Valley 40-6, Tuesday at Billy Warren Field on the campus of OLPH. The win moves Catholic to 5-0 on the season.  Next up for the Rams is Christian Heritage.  The game will be played in Dalton, GA at Christian Heritage school with a 6 p.m. kick-off. Catholic dominated the line of scrimmage […]

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Smith Supporting DeGlopper and Stahl

September 9, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

There are many candidates running for Easts Ridge City Council whom I know and respect. However I feel strongly that Matthew DeGlopper and Robert Stahl would bring passion, energy, and a breath of fresh air to the council. We need some new blood and council members who carefully study an issue from all angles, then […]

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Beware of Jury Duty Scam

September 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The U.S. Attorney’s office is warning people in our area about a phone scam relating to jury duty. Authorities have issued the following press release. Chattanooga area residents are being targeted by phone calls regarding failure to report for jury duty from a person claiming to be from the U.S. Marshal Service. The scam involves […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

September National Recovery Month Activities

September 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  This year’s Recovery Month theme invites individuals in recovery from addiction and substance abuse, their support networks, and community organizations to be visible as a unified group.  The Regional Health Council’s Addictions & Dependency (A&D) Committee announces several events that are open to the public:    September 10, Saturday, 8am – 5K Run and […]

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UPDATED: Authorities Looking for Two who Escaped

September 5, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  UPDATED: Two inmates escaped early Monday morning at approximately 1:40 am from the Hamilton County Jail. Dylon Lafollette was captured by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Fugitive personnel near the 100 block of North Market Street. He has been returned to the Hamilton County Jail where he will be charged with escape. HCSO personnel […]

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Tennessee American Announces New Firefighting Support Grant Program

September 1, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Tennessee American Water announces its inaugural program for  Firefighting Support Grants to provide financial assistance to uniformed, professional and volunteer fire departments. Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to cover costs for equipment or training. “While we provide the water that is used in combating fires, the firefighters are the first responders who […]

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Food City Pharmacies to Offer Seasonal Flu Vaccine

August 31, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

 Company officials recently announced that Food City will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season. “Food City’s immunizing pharmacists are certified to administer vaccinations in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Pharmacist Association and the corresponding state pharmacy associations.  Over the past ten years, Food City has offered the […]

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Rams Stretch Win Streak to 20

August 29, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic pushed its win streak to 20 games over the last two years by upending Silverdale, 36-0, last Thursday at Silverdale’s impressive Seahawk Stadium. It was a hot, muggy evening but the action on the field was even hotter.  The game featured six different Catholic players reaching the end-zone and its stingy defense not giving […]

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2016 Hall of Fame Inductees Named

August 24, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The 2016 class of the East Ridge High School Sports Hall of Fame has been announced. Nine legends will be welcomed into the fraternity at halftime ceremonies at the East Ridge/Central football game on September 9, officials said. The new members are as follows: David Copeland (1964-67) _ Played football and track for three years. […]

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